Open-die forging

SMS group offers you custom-made, high-performance forging solutions for any number of applications. Included here are sophisticated parts such as shafts for ship engines and power station turbines, or flawless and reliable components for aerospace applications. These are just two fields where open-die forging presses represent the best technology. Specifically, you can expect press forces well in excess of 200 MN from our open-die forging presses. We ensure your press achieves not only high production speeds, but also the closest possible forging tolerances and consistently high quality. It also benefits you that we have banked extensive experience in engineering, erection, and complex commissioning. That means we can complete your new construction or modernization projects for open- die forging plants in record time.

Open-die forging press designs

Push-down forging presses

Wherever ground conditions make deep foundations impossible and the production building is high enough to accommodate a relatively tall press type, we recommend push-down open-die forging presses.

Rail-bound manipulators and auxiliary equipment

TR forging device

This is the ideal solution for large crankshafts. That's because it effectively produces the deformations necessary for manufacturing large multi-throw crankshafts with offset cranks. Whether you want a TR device retrofitted into your existing line or integrated in a new hydraulic forging press, SMS delivers. Then you can reap the strategic benefits of a larger product range.

Technology

ForgeBase®

Intelligent technology package

Welcome to your new central control desk where your staff can select manual, semiautomatic, fully automatic and program (ForgeBase®) operation mode of the press and one or two manipulators. Here you can see your operator comfortably seated in a cabin - insulated from heat, dust, and noise. Our ForgeBase® control system ensures your forging operations run precisely according to your pre-calculated pass schedules at top speed and cost-effectiveness. What's more, your operator can switch from fully automatic or semi-automatic to manual mode at any time.

Your Benefits:

Process is repeatable and independent of the operator, which ensures fewer variations

Nakamura Iron Works / Japan

Service

Service

Consulting & Training

Building on experience

However, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.

Service

Maintenance & Repairs

Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.

Service

Spare parts & Logistics

When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.

Service

Upgrades & Modernization

Keep your plant state-of-the-art

Even plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.

Press & Media

Contact

SMS group App

Don’t miss out on the latest news, comprehensive background reports and key information about the SMS group’s activities at the trade fairs. The push news function of the SMS group app immediately informs you about any new information posted on the press portal.